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McDowell County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday September 18th, 2024 :: 10:00 a.m. EDT

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Old Fort Man Charged with felony Fleeing to Elude Arrest

Detective David Jones charged 66-year-old Frank L. Benfield with felony Fleeing to Elude Arrest with a Motor Vehicle, misdemeanor Reckless Driving with Wanton Regard and misdemeanor Driving While License Revoked Not Impaired Revocation. He was given a $5,000 secured bond.
 
On September 4, detectives and deputies held a driver’s license checkpoint at the intersection of Mount Hebron and Pine Cove roads. While conducting the stop, a Chevy pickup truck approached from the direction of Bat Cave Road. The driver immediately turned and fled at a high rate of speed.
 
A chase followed which resulted in detectives apprehending Benfield in the driveway of a nearby residence.
 

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McDowell County Sheriff's Office
593 Spaulding Rd
Marion, NC 28752

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